Question about copyrighting and stuff like that... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Volo · 02-18-2007, 02:38 PM

Yes, I like deciding such moralities myself. If we got money for what we wrote here, it would be rather immoral to do so without J.R.R. Tolkien's approval. But if the copywrite owner isn't J.R.R. Tolkien, nor a anybody he himself put in charge, then that person shouldn't get copywrite money. Ah... Just random thoughts... As long as we don't start selling this site or brainwashing people with it (too openly), I see it as moral.

Boromir88 · 03-12-2007, 01:43 PM

I just found this thread...

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even rather lengthy quotes (Boro, I'm looking at you )~morm

Don't look at me!

Copyright, plagiarism...all that stuff can be a serious offense, but it's really quite easy to avoid. Here's a few things that profs and such have instructed about making sure you're not plagiarizing, or breaking any copyright.

That whole thing about 'changing every three words' is a load of crap...you can still be breaking 'laws' by mixing around sentences and changing every few words. The safest way to avoid plagiarism is just cite it.

One of my college professors had told me an excellent statement about the whole issue that I always keep in mind and that is...

'Anything that you do not have cited I am taking it as that is your own work and you are presenting it to me as your own work.'

And that is something everyone should be aware of...if you don't have something cited that means you're telling people that's your own work (and if it happens to not be your own work you can get into serious trouble). If you cite it and aren't trying to make a profit from it, you shouldn't have to worry about breaking copyright or plagiarizing.

Hope that helps ya Menel.

03-24-2007, 05:18 AM

I hardly think the Tolkien Estate is going to get their knickers in a twist regarding either scholarly debate and/or good-natured RPGing in the LOTR universe...

What's the huge concern? I did a search for both LOTR RPG's and MMORPG's and found a load of websites, with little or no mention of JRR, Tolkien, or Tolkien's estate. Perhaps if lawsuits will be levied, they'll go after Decipher first!

* Sample LOTR RPG: http://lotrrpg.decipher.com/about.htm
* Sample LOTR MMORPG: http://www.lotrmmorpg.com/

To tell the truth, I'm not much for roleplaying anymore... *hides grey hairs*

02-18-2007, 02:38 PM	#1
Volo Silver in My Silent Heart Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the great beauty Posts: 1,611	Yes, I like deciding such moralities myself. If we got money for what we wrote here, it would be rather immoral to do so without J.R.R. Tolkien's approval. But if the copywrite owner isn't J.R.R. Tolkien, nor a anybody he himself put in charge, then that person shouldn't get copywrite money. Ah... Just random thoughts... As long as we don't start selling this site or brainwashing people with it (too openly), I see it as moral. __________________ Fenris Wolf The EVEN NEWER Barrow-Downs Photo Page

03-24-2007, 05:18 AM	#3
Milady D'Hobbit Guest Posts: n/a	Copywrite Infringement? I hardly think the Tolkien Estate is going to get their knickers in a twist regarding either scholarly debate and/or good-natured RPGing in the LOTR universe... What's the huge concern? I did a search for both LOTR RPG's and MMORPG's and found a load of websites, with little or no mention of JRR, Tolkien, or Tolkien's estate. Perhaps if lawsuits will be levied, they'll go after Decipher first! * Sample LOTR RPG: http://lotrrpg.decipher.com/about.htm * Sample LOTR MMORPG: http://www.lotrmmorpg.com/ To tell the truth, I'm not much for roleplaying anymore... hides grey hairs